Fire safety crafts for kids

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Paper plate firefighter hat

Firefighters are heroes in the eyes of every child, so it's no wonder why this pretend play craft is such a hit with any kiddo learning about fire safety!

Supplies:

Large paper plate

Red paint

Foam craft brush

Scissors

Yellow craft foam

Markers

White glue

Directions:

First, turn a large paper plate face down and let your child paint the back of the plate with red paint until completely covered. Tip: the larger the plate the better, because you'd be surprised at the actual size of a child's noggin.

Next, while the plate is drying cut a badge shape from the yellow craft foam using scissors and have your kiddo decorate it with markers.

Then cut 2/3 of a circle along the inside edge of the painted paper plate to allow your child's head to fit into it.

Now pull the flap you just made forward until it sits upright a bit to form the front of the firefighter hat.

Finally, finish off this fire safety craft for kids by gluing the badge to the center of the hat's flap and rest it proudly on your youngster's head.